NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is currently accepting submissions to Blackstone Valley – Then and Now, a photography exhibit highlighting the natural and architectural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. Both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit up to three photographs for exhibit consideration. Connie Anderson, the gallery’s curator shared that this theme “opens itself… Read more ⇒
French Speakers from Around the World Wanted for Community Arts Project
Parlez-vous français? Est-ce que vous venez d’un pays où l’on parle français comme langue principale? Join Woonsocket Arts Researchers in Exploring the French Speaking Blackstone Valley In many countries from throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, French is among the primary languages spoken. In many of these, French is also a leading language in business, education… Read more ⇒
Kitchen Incubator @ 40 S. Main Officially Open
Things are cooking in Woonsocket! On Saturday June 3rd, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley formally opened their kitchen incubator with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 40 S. Main Street. The kitchen is now available to local food entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business. At Saturday’s ceremony, community members and local leaders came together to celebrate the kitchen. Congressman… Read more ⇒
Ribbon cutting of the Kitchen @ 40 S. Main St. Launches NeighborWorks Week
Woonsocket, RI, June 1, 2017: On Saturday, June 3rdat 11:30am, Congressman David Cicilline, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, and local food entrepreneurs will join NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to cut the ribbon on the Kitchen @ 40 S. Main Street, Woonsocket, officially opening it for business. This kitchen is designed to incubate small food entrepreneurs, support local… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks Sponsors Powwow in Woonsocket
This past weekend, River Island Art Park in Woonsocket, RI was host to the “First Light Powwow at Niswasoket.” The Powwow marked the seventh in an annual series of gatherings of Eastern Algonquin tribes for a celebration of culture. The event started Saturday, May 20th and continued through Sunday evening. The Powwow was organized by… Read more ⇒
Saturday Markets Coming This Summer!
This summer NWBRV will host weekly markets at our new event space, 40 South Main Street in downtown Woonsocket. The Saturday Markets will feature local vendors displaying crafts, produce, prepared food, and other items. The events will also have games, youth activities, and live entertainment. Markets will take place on Saturdays from 12-4 PM starting June 3, and… Read more ⇒
Community Paint Project
A freshly completed mural now sits at Universal Cutts Barbershop on Main Street in Woonsocket. The mural highlighting the city’s historic architecture was completed with the brushstrokes of dozens of participants in “Cre8 Woonsocket,” which took place on Saturday, March 25th. The community paint project was hosted by Shanikqua Dandy and Sering Matarr Mbye and funded… Read more ⇒
2nd Annual Drums & Music of the Americas
On Saturday, April 8th, from 1:00-5:00 PM, New England artists representing a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and musical styles will gather in Woonsocket for the “2nd Annual Drums & Music of the Americas” to share their traditions through musical performance. The event will take place at the former Mulvey’s building at 40 South Main… Read more ⇒
We’re Hiring!
Become a member of a great team of individuals dedicated to community development and supporting community members in building assets, building businesses, and building homes. HBC Activator – Health, Business, Cultural NWBRV is seeking a creative social entrepreneur to join us in piloting a new community facility concept. The ideal candidate has experience in… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Follows Placemaking Summit with Call for Artists
In September, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley hosted a Creative Placemaking summit to discuss plans for arts and culture in Woonsocket’s Island Place Historic district. The District houses the ARTech hub, which includes the recently developed event space at 40 South Main Street and the surrounding mill buildings. LISC defines Creative Placemaking as “residents coming together to make social, physical, and economic changes in… Read more ⇒
